Tennessee Department of Transportation DBE Small Business Annual Meeting

TDOT DBE Annual Meeting

The Premier Conference for Small Businesses in the Transportation Construction Industry

Presented by TDOT Civil Rights Division Small Business Development Program

Announcing the 2023 TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting. We are excited to gather once again for this in-person event in Franklin, Tennessee.

The DBE Small Business Annual Meeting, presented by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, brings together the transportation construction industry’s best experts to present thought-provoking ideas, tools and techniques to help DBE attendees to compete on a level playing field. The goal of the annual meeting is to put small businesses in the spotlight as the economic engine of Tennessee.

The 2023 TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting is a platform whereby small business owners and key managers can enhance and develop their company’s strengths to meet the challenges of new opportunities in Tennessee. The theme of this year’s meeting is Growing your Business in the Public Infrastructure Market.

Who Should Attend? Attendance is open to businesses interested in or currently doing business in the construction transportation industry:

• DBEs
• Small Businesses
• Large Businesses
• Prime Contractors
• Consultants
• DOT employees
• Local and State Procurement
• Vendors
• Small Business Advocates

Why Attend TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting?

Build Your Network and Establish partnerships with leaders in Tennessee’s transportation construction industry in an intimate and productive setting.

TDOT DBE Small Business Annual Meeting is where you will meet face-to-face with key industry leaders with the power to make decisions and the power to buy.

Plenty of networking time. Find Solutions: Sessions and company presentations will demonstrate how they can enhance your business performance and project outcomes.

Improve Your Business. In today’s world, staying ahead of the curve and utilizing the latest technologies and processes for your business is more important than ever.

Highlighted Workshops to Include:

• Procurement Opportunities in Tennessee
• Panel Discussion with State and Local Procurement Representatives
• Marketing, Legal, and Workforce Sessions
• Business Networking Meet & Greet Reception for DBEs & Primes
• State and Local Transportation Industry Updates / DBE Opportunities

Don’t miss out on this transformative opportunity to grow your business. Click HERE for more information. Let us know what sessions you will attend and if you will join us for lunch.